Archive for May, 2010

31 May

Sense Scotland kart Grand Prix a roaring success

Whilst Scottish star Dario Franchitti won his second Indy 500 race, Knockhill, the circuit where he learnt his race craft, played host to the first ever SENSE SCOTLAND Pedal Kart Grand Prix.

31 May

Formula 5000 VW Beetle at Classic SpeedFair

Scottish motor racing heritage will be celebrated during the fifth annual Classic SpeedFair at Knockhill (26/27 June), with a special demonstration by one of the most iconic car and driver combinations of the 1970s. 

31 May

More Formula One action at the Classic SpeedFair

Hot on the heels of some amazing Formula One action at the Scottish Motor Show, its the turn of some classic Formula One demos with the first ever appearance of the Malboro McLaren Formula One that took James Hunt to his World Championship in 70’s.

31 May

Classic Car Track Evening – Thursday 3rd June

Knockhill’s first ever classic car track night is being held on Thursday 3rd June from 6pm to 8pm. The evening is targetted specifically at classic road cars of 25 years old or older and will feature a mixture of MG’s, Morgans, Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts and other wonderful cars of yesteryear. Over 20 drivers have [...]

30 May

Franchitti claims dominant Indy500 win

Bathgate’s Dario Franchitti became the first Scot to claim to Indianapolis 500 wins after totally dominating the America’s Blue riband event at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.

30 May

Bogie dominant in Jim Clark Reivers

The 40th running of the Jim Clark Rally finished with the streets of Duns resembling its famous watersplash on the Langton stage, and the diehard spectators bedraggled and windswept as the end of May turned nasty.

28 May

Entries up for North East Motorcycle Club event.

The second running of the North East Motorcycle Club racing on June 5th / 6th is shaping up to be one of the busiest Club meetings ever held at Knockhill. In addition, the Michael Moore Trophy will also be awarded to the winner of the Mini Twins, making the event a “must do” for all [...]

28 May

Space on Focused Events bike track day – Saturday 29th May

After a great bike track day today, Focused Events are holding their second day on Saturday 29th May from 9am. With over 100 bikes already registered, there is still a few spaces in each of the three sessions for novice, intermediate and advanced riders. Due to timing, it will be on a first come – [...]

28 May

Bumper field ready for 40th Jim Clark Rally

Anyone considering a quiet drive through the quaint country lanes which bisect the Scottish Borders this weekend would be well advised to change their plans; it’s the 40th running of the all-tarmac Jim Clark International Rally.

28 May

Sir Jackie slams Schuey’s F1 return

On the eve of the Turkish Grand Prix, Sir Jackie Stewart has criticised seven-times world champ Michael Schumacher for returning to Formula One. And the feisty Scot, who has enjoyed a second career on the back of this three F1 world crowns, believes Schumacher seriously risks damaging his own legacy with his return.